Commercial Manager - Maternity Leave Contract

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by our clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. You will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs, extensive training opportunities and much more.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Urbis shaping futures, your way!

The Opportunity: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Commercial Manager to join our national finance team. You will be a key member of the NSW Planning & National Heritage Leadership Teams. This is an integral role as the trusted business advisor to the Group Director and Lead Director/s, accountable for the Business Unit achieving financial and operational targets. This is a (rough) 12-month Maternity Leave Cover, ending in February/March 2025.

Key requirements of this role:

• Developing and implementing in conjunction with the Group Directors and Lead Director/s, financial plans for sustained earnings growth which are aligned with NSW Planning and National heritage strategic goals;
• Actively contributing to the strategic development and growth of the NSW Planning and National Heritage teams;
• Proactively identify and mitigating commercial risk; and
• Driving a culture of cross Business Unit collaboration to identify new commercial opportunities that aligns with Urbis & Cistri Group strategic objectives.
• Taking a leading role in advising on the pricing of key commercial contracts or opportunities and where appropriate, recommending alternate pricing structures which will add value to the NSW Planning & National Heritage teams and clients.
• Assisting Directors and Project Managers with commercial risk reviews of key tenders or client proposals and ensure compliance with Urbis & Cistri (‘Urbis Group') risk management policies, frameworks, procedures, systems and reporting.
• Proactive management of the working capital position of NSW Planning & National Heritage.
• Partnering with the Directors to ensure the correct time capture, recording and approval of all NSW Planning & National Heritage employee timesheets.
• In conjunction with the Finance team, running inquiries and reports based on project key performance indicators.
• Liaising with Directors, Project Managers and the Finance team to resolve financial queries concerning contracts and project budgets.

About You:

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Law is highly desired.
• Post Graduate qualifications in either Accounting (CPA/CA), MBA, AGILE, PRINCE2 or Lean
• Well developed commercial acumen with strong analytical and accounting experience
• Good understanding of and experience in financial operations in professional services firms
• Sound understanding of contract management principals and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills which include producing well-constructed high- quality written work
• Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, TMI / Cognos beneficial. 

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).  As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

• Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
• Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Opportunities to partake in internal and external networking and social events across the State and Nationally.
• Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.

Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply?

If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this role".